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Playful engagement
Selection of focus group probe cards, stickers, crayons, and post-it notes.

Playful Engagement at work refers to the attitude and behaviours of employees that involve approaching tasks, interactions, and challenges with a sense of enjoyment, creativity, and innovation. It involves injecting elements of fun, humour, and spontaneity into the work environment while still maintaining focus and productivity. At ISG this can encompass the ways we approach […]

Ayaan Ahmed smiling next to a table with the map, post it notes, and stickers used in the focus group.

In late April and early May we ran two 1-hour focus groups designed by Ayaan. In alignment with ISG’s new ways of working with staff working a hybrid mix of days in office and remotely from home we decided to run one focus group in-person and the other remotely online. The entire workshop design therefore […]

Designing Surveys can be a gargantuan task

Online surveys in Higher Education research is being increasingly used to gauge public opinion, project evaluation, measure consumer preferences, assess employee satisfaction, and collect feedback on various topics efficiently and cost-effectively. However, designing a good survey, keeping the participant’s experience in mind, and making sure it is effectively asking the right questions, while being time […]

For the past few days, I’ve found myself wrestling with writer’s block. As someone deeply attuned to my surroundings and emotions, this creative slump left me feeling stagnant and uninspired. Recognizing the importance of inspiration in my work, I made a conscious effort to seek it out. Packing my bag, I headed to the Main […]

As I step into the office on these brisk winter mornings, I can’t help but notice the unique ways in which my colleagues at ISG infuse a sense of playfulness into our daily routines. Amidst the routine tasks and deadlines, there’s a delightful undercurrent of creativity and joy that permeates the workspace. From sharing baking […]

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